Kankakee County is home to 516,522 Illinois residents. Over the past ten years, the county has seen an increase in growth of 78.04%, ranking it #520 in the US and #21 in Illinois for population growth.
Based on the counties residents and economy, Kankakee County, IL is Not great for retirees and great for families.
When considering schools and educational attainment, 86% of residents over 25 years of age graduated high school and 36% completed their bachelor’s degree or higher. The majority of students in Kankakee County attend public school.
If diversity is essential, Kankakee County received a B grade in diversity.